Category: Florida Department of Financial Services

The Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Risk Management (“Division”) Rule Development Workshop on Proposed Rule 69H-2.008 entitled “Other Forms Adopted,” scheduled for Monday, July 13, 2009, was not held because it was not requested.  The proposed Rule relates …

Because the Florida Legislature did not sustain the program with additional funding, My Safe Florida Home wind inspections will no longer be free as of July 1, 2009. In a effort to stem possible homeowner confusion about the now-concluded program …

The Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Consumer Services has issued a Notice of Change regarding Rule 69J-166.031, entitled “Mediation of Property Insurance Claims.” The Notice of Change, which indicates proposed amendments to the Rule, is printed below and …

The Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers’ Compensation issued Wage Loss Discount Factor Tables for all Florida workers’ compensation insurance carriers, self-insured employers and third party administrators in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 440.1(3)(b)8.  The tables are to …

The Florida Department of Financial Services (“DFS”), Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding proposed amendments to Rules contained in Chapter 69O-156.003 relating to Medicare Supplement Insurance.  To view the Notice, click here. The …

Today, June 24, 2009, the Florida Department of Financial Services (“DFS”), Division of Workers’ Compensation held a Rule Development Workshop on Rule Chapter 69L-5, F.A.C. entitled “Rules for Self-Insurers under the Workers’ Compensation Act.” The proposed Rules would repeal all …

The Florida Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) Division of Consumer Services held a Rule Development Workshop on proposed Rule 69J-123.002 relating to document processing of civil remedy proceedings filed against insurers.   DFS Assistant General Counsel Tom Valentine and Chief …

The Florida Department of Financial Services (“DFS”), Division of Agent and Agency Services issued a notice providing instructions for insurance agency license renewals. Florida Law requires all licensed insurance agencies to renew their license every three years.  Agency licenses must …

  On April 24, 2009 the First District Court of Appeal in Florida issued an opinion in the matter of Everest Re Group, LTD. v. Department of Financial Services, as receiver for Southern Family Insurance Company, Atlantic Preferred Insurance Company, …

The Florida Department of Financial Services (“DFS”), Division of Workers’ Compensation has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding Rule Chapter 69L-5:  Rules for Self-Insurers Under the Workers’ Compensation Act. Rule Chapter 69L-5 is being amended to concurrently repeal and …